Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST

 

WORKING TITLE

Behavior Specialist

 

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Special Education Services

 

LOCATION

Crossroad II, Cary, NC

 

PAY GRADE

Classroom Teacher (not eligible for National Board Pay)

 

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

 

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

No

 

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is available for a Hybrid Telework workweek

 

POSITION PURPOSE:

Delivers special education and related services to identified exceptional children and students identified with behavioral and emotional disabilities. Serves as the liaison between the central office and the schools. Promotes the development and improvement of programs for all exceptional children.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Google Apps;
• Considerable knowledge of behavior programming and modification;
• Considerable knowledge of mental health;
• Effective time management skills;
• Ability to facilitate and model the delivery of special education and related services to identified exceptional children;
• Ability to provide assistance and consultation regarding best practices for behavior programming to administrators, teachers, and parents in the development of appropriate programming and curricula for all exceptional children;
• Ability to serve as a liaison between central office, schools, and community agencies;
• Ability to work in a team environment;
• Ability to work independently and without close supervision;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff and parents/guardians.

 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field;
• Three years of successful teaching experience in Special Education or directly related field;
• Demonstrated success in teaching and training adults.

 

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold or be eligible for a North Carolina professional educator’s license with licensure in a Special Education teaching area or credentials as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Leadership experience within a school setting (e.g., Department Chair, Student Improvement Plan committee member, or in a similar role providing leadership).

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborates and supports the Senior Administrator, Coordinating Teachers, other Behavior Specialists, Autism and Extended Content Standards team, and other district staff for program development and implementation and outcomes of all services and programs related to students with behavioral and/or emotional disabilities at the Elementary and Secondary levels.

Communicates with schools and families in order to enhance teacher delivery methods of special education and related services to students with behavioral and/or emotional disabilities.

Maintains daily, weekly, monthly and yearly program data regarding the Autism and Behavior Support Program and/or the Elementary Behavior Support Program.

Promotes and assists with the planning of staff development for SES Teachers and Administrators.

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position operates in professional office and school environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff and staff members of external funding agencies, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force.

 

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/2024

 

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.